this is the kind of song that will give you nostalgia even if you’ve never heard it before

4:04 Murdoc: “Now that’s an image. Tall, handsome, blue spiky hair-“ 2-D: “No eyeballs.” Murdoc: “No eyeballs.”

Animator: "So what kind of art style do you want?" Gorillaz: "Yes."

If we're looking at the deeper meaning of the song, it sounds like coming to peace with the things we can't control.

Gorillaz always make me happy and sad at the same time.

welcome to the chill zone 0% toxic users 0% fights 100% Noodles with a gun

This song is like a virtual hug. Like it’s saying “I know everything sucks right now, it’ll all work out. It’ll be okay.” It’s a weird feeling that I can describe as sad, melancholy, comforting, nostalgic, optimistic, calming, empty, but also complete at the same time. One of my favorites by gorillaz and I’ll forever love it.

14 years later and this song still makes you feel.. yes

The start of the video: 💀⛓🩸🔪💥💣 the music: 🔊🧚‍♂️✨🎶

Noodle: secret Japanese experiment to make the ultimate fighting machine. Russel: Witnessed all his friends die in a shooting and was possessed by the ghost of his best friend. Murdock: Sold his own and his band mates souls to become a popular band. 2-D: Just has fully black eyes

This is such a cool song. Gorillaz is still a great group.

animation was so ahead of its time

"Which animation style do you want?" "All of them."

RIP the guy that was trying to escort Noodle. True hero.

The song is going to be a decade old in a few months time flies.

Before my brother died he told me this was the song he listened to going through suicidal tendencies. I believe it gave him a little bit more of time so thank you for this masterpiece!

Murdoc: is a savage Noodle: is a savage 2D : is an adorable dork

I still can't wrap my head around Noodle being an adult now...

This song makes you feel an emotion that doesn't exist.

insane how this song is 15 years old now. so ahead of its time

animators: should we make Noodle 2D or 3D? Gorillaz: agreed

I love how active this comment section is, even after 10+ years of this song being out. Really just goes to show how timeless Gorillaz’ songs can be :)

Melancholy means a reflective state of sadness, often tied to feelings of loss or longing. It’s more than just feeling sad-it involves a deeper contemplation of emotions

i just love how we all still watch this 9 years later

Whoever vibes to this, you’re my kind of people.

Bandle in 1. My god, such a simple, yet iconic bass

2d singing voice: amazing golden rays of godliness 2d speaking voice: "LoOkS lIkE a FiXxEr UpPeR"

This song is 10 years old today.

i love 2D’s voice in this song, i get a feeling i can’t quite describe

1:49 the part we were waiting for

This song makes you feel an odd mixture of emotions. It’s a true masterpiece for something that was intended to be ‘Just a pop anthem’

Song: calm, bittersweet vibes Music video: Noodle shooting down an F4U with a tommy gun

I don't know how but this song actually makes me feel both happy and sad at the same time i guess thats why its a melancholy hill

Up on Melancholy Hill There's a plastic tree. Are you here with me? Just looking out on the day Of another dream Well you can't get what you want But you can get me. So let's set out to sea 'Cause you are my medicine When you're close to me When you're close to me So calling all submarines 'Round the world we'll go. Does anybody know, love If we're looking out on the day Of another dream? If you can't get what you want Then come with me. Up on Melancholy Hill Sits a manatee Just looking out on the day When you're close to me. When you're close to me. When you're close to me.

Happy 15 years to the greatest album of all time

Somehow this song just fits so well with slow motion shooting. Or slow motion anything really.

Gorillaz are one of the greatest bands in music history because they aren't afraid to experiment with so many different genres, animation styles, outfits, stories, and even characters, I think it's part of what makes them such a perfect band

Animators: "So is noodle gonna be 3D Or 2D?" Gorillaz:"yes"

"When you can't get what you want but you can get me" pure poetry

This song turned 15 years old today. I discovered it because of my sister and I love it. :)

The painful nostalgia in this is almost unbearable for me. I always remember watching this music video with my Mum, it was around 2010, back when Channel 4 used to premiere new music videos late at night... Me and Mum used to always stay up late together, putting the world to rights. She died in 2014. I miss her every single day. I’m more or less alone now. Don’t have anyone now, really. So yeah, listening to this song always brings that moment back, I’m back with my Mum for just a few moments. It can be a painful listen if I’m not ready for it... it’s weird how music can hold so much.

Gorillaz haven't aged a bit. Watching this in 2019 feels the same as always whenever I watch these again and again. It's like a trip to memory lane but you don't get sick of it. Take Note : Don't worry. This will never get old. It's a classic. Take Note(2): It's been two years and many things changed. I love it. My life is sort of grim but I can't lose my bits I can't stop and help myself that music keeps my mind in check. Take Note(3): 3 years? Wow. Time flies by and some cool dude in the replies named Smith recommended me a great band to jam on. Still checking more out.

My friends: “who do you have a crush on” Me: “ Cyborg Noodle (2009-2016, reactivated on 2018-) is a robotic replica of Noodle that served as a replacement of her during the third phase of the band. Cyborg Noodle was created by Murdoc Niccals on Plastic Beach from using the real Noodle's DNA samples he gathered from the crash site where the "El Mañana" music video was filmed. This robot clone was given the job of playing the guitar on the "Plastic Beach" album as well as being Murdoc's personal bodyguard. In the music video for the single, "Stylo", Murdoc, 2-D, and Cyborg Noodle were pursued by a law enforcement agent for speeding on an open highway in the Stylo Camaro belonging to Murdoc. Suffering from the bullet hole in her head, Cyborg Noodle became incapacitated with oil coming out after firing several shotgun shells at the police officer's vehicle. The trio were then pursued by an unknown bounty hunter (Bruce Willis) armed with a revolver who lost track of the three when they dive into the Pacific Ocean. Upon their descent into the ocean, Stylo transformed into a shark-like submarine. In the music video for the "On Melancholy Hill" single, Cyborg Noodle regained consciousness inside of the submarine. Upon regaining consciousness, she regurgitated an unusual one-eyed octopus. While the submarine continued its voyage to Plastic Beach, the trio engaged in a rendezvous with the band's collaborators who were also piloting submarines of their own individual design. Upon their arrival at Plastic Beach, the fleet encountered a mysterious assailant known as the Boogieman who was blocking the fleet's route to the studio with a manatee as a hostage. Murdoc, seemingly surprised to see the Boogieman, then ordered Cyborg Noodle to dispose of him with hostile force. The trio then climbed topside where Cyborg Noodle commenced her attack on the Boogieman. After firing two consecutive solid slug shells with her Remington 870, the Boogieman dragged the manatee into the sea and the fog cleared, revealing Plastic Beach. In the storyboard and Fan Made video for the "Rhinestone Eyes" video she is seen shooting at the Boogieman who appears attacking Plastic Beach. She then runs to get more guns and ammo. She is then shown blowing up the door and taking cover behind a tree. Later, on near the end of the video, the now giant Russel comes out of the sea and stares at Cyborg Noodle. Then the real Noodle steps out of Russel's mouth. Cyborg Noodle looks shocked, while the real Noodle pulls off her cat mask showing the bruise on her eye caused by the attack at El Manana. Noodle stares at Cyborg Noodle while the video ends. Although a showdown against Noodle and Cyborg Noodle was never shown it's said in an interview with Murdoc that Noodle killed the cyborg when it started going "wonky" (or she malfunctioned) and tried to kill Murdoc. This was later revealed to be a lie on Murdoc's part, as the Book of Murdoc notes that Cyborg joined Murdoc in his escape, serving as a perfect shipmate on the submarine. My friends: “what the fu-“

This song is so old yet so good

2:04 Lou Reed. 2:08 Gruff Rhys. 2:11 Snoop Dogg. 2:18 Mick Jones and Paul Simonon. 2:43 De La Soul.

Let’s just give a moment of how bad ass Noodle is

Everyone: "Happy sadness doesn't exist, don't be stupid" Happy sadness:

Up on Melancholy Hill There's a plastic tree Are you here with me? Just looking out on the day Of another dream Well you can't get what you want But you can get me So let's set out to sea, love 'Cause you are my medicine When you're close to me When you're close to me So call in the submarines 'Round the world we'll go Does anybody know, love If we're looking out on the day Of another dream? If you can't get what you want Then come with me Up on Melancholy Hill Sits a manatee Just looking out for the day When you're close to me When you're close to me When you're close to me

life hack: don’t listen to this song for a while and then come back. it sounds better every time.

Listening to this at 11:11 on the last day of 2019 and it's making me remember good and bad moments of this year, I hope 2020 is great for all of you who read this.

Song: Be happy, peaceful music, peace and tranquility Video: Noodle gunning down fighter planes Seems about right

Animators: "Do you want 3D animation or 2D animation?" Gorillaz: *"yes"*

4:04 I love the expression on 2D's face he's like Wtf just happen?

Bandle in one. That bass line is just 👌

*_you are my medicine when you're close to me_*

I can't believe this came out 10 years ago..

"so is this song meant to be happy or sad?" gorillaz: *yes*

That's why it's called the song on the hill of melancholy, the sound is pleasant and produces relaxation, melancholy and nostalgia in our brain. It's a beautiful sound.

this should be played at the end of humanity during the credits

1:23 so interesting how 2D is just solemnly watching over robo noodle. Also the way he cowers away after the squid emerges is adorably sweet, i just wanna hug him.

3:04 i love 2D's expression when he looks at cyborg noodle xD

2:07 This guy is very... genuinely happy? I do not know how to explain it, it's something like some kind of positive aura that he is surrounded by.

Still cannot believe this was 14 years ago now. Feels like yesterday still

This video clip deserves an Oscar, period.

Nearly 14 years later and this song still brings me to tears, it's so nostalgic, romantic, uplifting and well...melancholy. No matter what I think Gorillaz will have a place in my life as a calming reminder of my childhood when things didn't seem as grim.

4:03 When you're home alone and you sneeze, and someone says "bless you."

I want like a Netflix series of the Gorillaz

Not only my fave Gorillaz song, but my fave animation. I grew up on this

1:39 the thing he's doing with his hands... is adorable. Like, I know he's not some... Idk, precious little cinnamon bean but he is pretty adorable

I love how Noodle is in 2D, but Cyber Noodle is in 3D.

Mi hijo fue un gran fan de esta banda a pesar de tener solo siete años esta canción en especial me recuerda a él, él murió hace un año por culpa del Cáncer ojalá la hubiera escuchado en vivo te amo Jeremih

I've first heard this song 11 years ago and I immediately showed it to my family, specially to my mother and we loved it so much... Just one month after she passed away in a hospital... Years passed and I couldn't even hear this song completely without falling in tears sobbing a lot, the last bell ring reminded me she passed away, every time. Now, 11 years later, I still miss so much my mother, I can't even describe it. But I think I've started to heal because now this song makes me remember her being happy and I'm able to hear it from start to finish, in tears but with a smile. Thanks Gorillaz for this amazing, melancholy, beautiful peace of art!

This is my first time listening to Gorillaz and honestly, I'm not disappointed. It's so good

2:10 snoop Dogg looking for new species of weed underwater dam..

“When you cant get u want, but u can get me” 🥰

Noodle was only 19 and she was already shooting down planes with a Thompson.

Up on melancholy hill There's a plastic tree Are you here with me Just looking out on the day Of another dream Well you can't get what you want But you can get me So let's set out to sea 'Cause you are my medicine When you're close to me When you're close to me So call in the submarines 'Round the world will go Does anybody know her If we're looking out on the day Of another dream If you can't get what you want Then you come with me Up on melancholy hill Sits a manatee Just looking out for the day When you're close to me When you're close to me When you're close to me

Robot noodle: *vomits octopus* 2D: *vomits whale*

3:58 bro is like "are you stupid"

Up on melancholy hill There's a plastic tree Are you here with me? Just looking out on the day Of another dream Well, you can't get what you want But you can get me So let's set out to sea, love Because you are my medicine When you're close to me When you're close to me So call in the submarine Around the world we'll go Does anybody know her? If we're looking out on the day Of another dream If you can't get what you want Then you come with me Up on melancholy hill Sits a manatee Just looking out for the day When you're close to me When you're close to me When you're close to me

This song is timeless, can't believe it's over a decade now. And to see new comments gives me absolute joy.

This song has a very distinct “Where did all the good days go?” vibe about it. Really tugs at the heartstrings

Man. I remember hearing this song for the first time. Enchanting now as it was then.

I want this song to be played at both my wedding and my funeral

Fun Fact: this is probably the best video on KZbin in 2010 with quality seriously everything in 2010 KZbin was Minecraft and 144p slideshows. Good Times

didn't know this song is 12 years ago the music video is hella well made

May 2025 and i still listening to this masterpiece!! thank you Gorillaz!! ❤️🩹

My 20 year old son loves Gorillaz as much as I do. He went to their concert in Detroit last night and he knows this is my favorite Gorillaz song. His seats were right behind the barricades so when they started playing this, he video called me so I could see them perform in live. It was so amazing and sweet of my son ❣️ hopefully one day, I'll get to go see them in concert myself.

been 7 years and still looks beatiful, this was ahead of its time my god

I’ve never heard this song and for some reason I feel nostalgic.

My mum used to always play this song, I thought gorillaz was some sort of tough band given the name, 9 years later they are my favourite band I have most of their albums and am going to see them live

4:04 2Ds face is just like: “I just wanna go home man.”

Sometimes i wish this song would never end.

gorillaz is easily my most favorite band to exist. They have such a huge variety of music, that anyone can like at least one of their songs.

Reminds me of better days !!! 😢❤

Lyrics Up on melancholy hill There's a plastic tree Are you here with me? Just looking out on the day of another dream Well, you can't get what you want but you can get me So let's set out to sea, love 'Cause you are my medicine When you're close to me When you're close to me So call in the submarine 'Round the world we'll go Does anybody know, love? If we're looking out on the day of another dream If you can't get what you want then you come with me Up on melancholy hill sits a manatee Just looking out for the day When you're close to me When you're close to me When you're close to me

"Hey guys, what art style should we use for your music video?" "Yeah"

if someone wanna sing Up on melancholy hill There's a plastic tree Are you here with me? Just looking out on the day of another dream Well, you can't get what you want but you can get me So let's set out to sea, love 'Cause you are my medicine When you're close to me When you're close to me So call in the submarine 'Round the world we'll go Does anybody know her? If we're looking out on the day of another dream If you can't get what you want then you come with me Up on melancholy hill sits a manatee Just looking out for the day When you're close to me When you're close to me When you're close to me

The nostalgia of this song brings me back I love all the different art styles they use in this it’s absolutely above its time

Gosh this song is 14 year old. Thank you Tesco for using this song in your Christmas advert. Brings back memories.